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Best Of: Poet Clint Smith / 'Ted Lasso' Actor Brett Goldstein

Best Of: Poet Clint Smith / 'Ted Lasso' Actor Brett Goldstein

Fresh Air
48 min
3 Apr 23
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Clint Smith's poems, which are addressed to his young children, describe what their ancestors endured and escaped. He also examines the joy and anxiety of parenthood, especially as a Black father. His book of poetry is called Above Ground.Justin Chang reviews the film Tori and Lokita.Brett Goldstein is a writer for Ted Lasso and plays Roy Kent, a gruff but lovable retired footballer-turned-coach. He spoke with Ann Marie Baldonado.